The Big Bend Homeless Coalition is launching its newest program, Advocates for VeteranHousing (AVH) dedicated to ending homelessness among veterans of the Big Bend. AVH offers supportive services designed to serve homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. As a supportive services program, our goal to serve 250 Veteran households, with special emphasis on reaching literally homeless Veterans, Veteran families in rural communities, and providing homelessness prevention to Veteran Families who are < 30% of the Area Median Income.

The AVH eight member team consists of Case Managers, Outreach Workers and a Housing Specialist who will work to identify eligible Veterans, coordinate needed supportive services, and assist with addressing barriers to obtaining and retaining housing. Referral Form (MS Word, 441k)Our phone numbers are: (850) 597-5595 (Main) or (850) 597-5395.

The overview of the AVH Program is as follows:AVHprovides services to:

Very low income Veterans

Veterans experiencing chronic homelessness

Veterans currently living in their home & at risk for eviction

Veterans currently homeless and scheduled to move into housing within 90 days

Veterans that have become homeless within the past 90 days

AVH offers supported services to:

Veteran households living in the eight counties of the Big Bend (Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Wakulla, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor)

AVH Offers Supportive Services that include:

Outreach Services

Identify very-low income Veterans moving from homelessness to permanent housing

Identify very-low income Veterans living in their homes and at risk of eviction